01V96i Product Page Update

It was just over a month ago that we announced the release of our O1V96i mixing console here at the Trainers on the Road Blog.  We didn't have a lot of information regarding the latest addition to our 0 Series Lineup then but just recently the full updated product page was made available at Yamaha's website for your viewing pleasure.  Complete with pictures, block diagram, specs and full explanations of the console's features and functions; the website's information is sure to satisfy the most discerning of audio professionals.  In addition to the product page Yamaha also released the 01V96i Editor for use with the Studio Manager host application.  Below you'll find links to the product page as well as links to specific sections in case you'd rather just jump right into it.  

01V96i Links

01V96i Overview
Features
Specifications
Photos
Downloads

All the best and Happy Holidays,

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MY8-LAKE Announced

Yamaha and Lab.gruppen have teamed up to offer the live sound world legendary Lake processing directly from our digital consoles.  The MY8-LAKE offers advanced Lake technology featuring the: Mesa EQ, Ideal Graphic EQ, linear-phase crossover, and other DSP tuning features designed specifically for Yamaha digital mixing consoles. 

The compact MY8-LAKE comes loaded with processing power sure to suit just about any application. In Mesa Mode (Sytem EQ) the MY8-LAKE offers up to 8 inputs & 8 outputs, in Contour Mode (Crossover) you have 4 inputs with 12 outputs.  These two modes can also be combined, offering the user the flexibility that is demanded today by the live sound industry.

I/O configuration can be setup with the card's onboard AES connection or via the consoles multiple insert points.  Add this to the fact that the MY8-LAKE card can be run at 96, 88.2, 48, or 44.1 kHz and it's clear this card is ready for just about anything you can throw at it.  Lake Controller Software can be run on a Windows PC giving you control over the MY8-LAKE's feature set as well as other Lake devices in your system.  The software also plays nicely with Smart sound system measurment software, giving you the peace of mind that is so critical during system tuning.

As of right now pricing information is not available yet, the release date however is set for around Spring 2012.  If you're interested in the MY8-LAKE or any of our other Mini-YGDAI cards be sure to check out our website for more information.

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New 01V96i Digital Mixing Console

Today from Shizuoka, Japan Yamaha announced the release of our brand new 01V96i digital mixing console.  The original 01V96 has remained the industry standard for small format digital mixing consoles since it's release in 1998.  The new 01V96i begins where it's predecessor left off, featuring the same efficient layout we're all familiar with, plus some new features sure to please even the most discerning digital desk user.  The 01V96i will be shown to the public this weekend at IneterBEE 2011 in Japan.  Details on the new features and components added to the 01V96i can be found below.

16in/16out USB 2.0 Digital Audio Interface for your Computer @ 96kHz

The 01V96i's biggest upgrade is the new built in 16in/16out USB 2.0 audio interfacing capabilities for use with your DAW.  The console can now function as a 16 channel audio interface for your computer allowing you to record up to 16 channels of audio from the 01V96i directly into your DAW.  The Interface can also be used as a D/A allowing you to mixdown tracks from your DAW with the 01V96i's smooth 100mm automated faders.  This was always possible through midi but now you can actually mix down audio on the console from your DAW utilizing the desk's stereo buss.  The 01V96i comes bundled with Steinberg's Cubase Al so you're able to start tracking and mixing immediately.  It also still sports the ADAT I/O as well as one Mini-YGDAI card slot for further I/O expansion.

Top of the Line VCM  Effects are Pre-Installed

Some of the very same effects that come with our top of the line professional mixing consoles are now standard on the 01V96i.  These effect algorithms model the circuitry of analog gear right down to the last capacitor & resistor making them one of the most accurate forms of analog modeling for the digital audio realm.  These effects can give your projects that warm analog feel without having to purchase and haul around any outboard gear.  The 01V96i packs a few tape deck models from our VCM Master Strip Series as well as the Vintage Stomp VCM effects pack right out of the box.

Original 01V96 users won't be lost on the new 01V96i as the new desk's controls are essentially the same as it's predecessor.  This new console will be right at home in just about any studio or on the road; perfect for live tracking and critical mixes in the flattest of control rooms.

All the best,

Nick Lucini

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Yamaha Rolling Showroom at AES 2011 in NY

The Yamaha Rolling Showroom will be making a stop at the 131st AES Convention in New York this weekend.  Our rolling showroom is a completely customized 53' expandable trailer that's fully equipped with everything needed to showcase our line of products. Our knowledgeable team of experts will be on hand to demonstrate and answer any questions you might have.  The latest additions to our product line will also be on display, these include the; Dugan MY-16 Auto Mixing Card, Rupert Neve Designs 5045 Primary Source Enhancer, and our MY4-AEC Acoustic Echo Canceller Card.  If you're interested in these or any other part of the Yamaha Commercial Audio line be sure to stop by booth #T2 to say hello!

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M7CL, LS9 & DME Classes are Coming to the Northwest

Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars will be holding classes on the M7CL, LS9 & DME units during the second week of November in Redmond, Washington.  There are three days of training in all; Novemeber the 8th will feature the M7CL for Advacned Users class, the following day YCATS will hold two classes for the LS9 and wrapping it up on the 10th will be the class for Digital Networks & System Design.

Direct links to the signups are posted below.  You'll also find each class's curriculum on the signup page just in case you want to get a bit more information on the training before you commit.

M7CL For Advanced Users Signups

LS9 Workshop Signups

Digital Network & System Design Signups

-Nick Lucini

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This Just In! Yamaha Commercial Audio House of Worship Website Now Online

So, the console is busted in your church. You are thinking of installing a shiny new sound system, but you just don't know where to look for answers?

Yamaha Commerical Audio has just launched a resource webpage for members of the house of worship community. Here are a few features of the webiste:

- Training Event Calendar,
- Photo Gallery
- How To Training (Tips, tricks and training videos for Yamaha consoles)
- "Which Mixer is Right for Me?" Questionnare (Answer a few questions and get a better idea of what console you need)
- News

Please visit http://www.yamahacommercialaudiosystems.com/worship/

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New Studio Manager V2.3.3-4 for Mac OS X

The latest version of the Studio Manager V2 shell software for Mac OS X was released on Sunday by Yamaha Japan.  This version includes an uninstaller which has the ability to remove older versions of Studio Manager.  Minor bugs & errors have also been corrected as part of the version upgrade.  It hasn't been expressly stated and confirmed yet but according to the Lion Compatibility Chart at YamahaProAudio.com this version should play nicely with OS X Lion. You can download the latest version of the Studio Manager V2 host from Yamaha's Global Site.

-Nick Lucini

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New LS9 Firmware & Editor Released

Yamaha has just announced the release of their latest version of firmware (1.30) for the LS9, they've also introduced a new version of the LS9 Editor (2.1.4). Dugan-MY16 users will especially enjoy this update as it has given the LS9 the ability to move insert points to post fader in the signal path. This applies to input channels, mix channels, matrix channels, stereo channels, and the mono channel on the LS9. The recall safe feature has also been updated to compliment the new post fader inserts. The channel link function has been altered and a few bugs have been removed from the software as well. Below you'll find the links to the Yamaha website with the full description of changes & links to the downloads.

LS9 Firmware: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/firm_soft/ls9/ls9_frm.html
LS9 Editor: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/firm_soft/ls9/ls9_edt.html

-Nick Lucini

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Extra Day of PM5D Training Added!

Due to high demand, we've added an extra day of PM5D Operational Training in Buena Park, CA. The session will take place on October 6th, 2011. Please click on the link below to register.

PM5D Operational Training

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PM5D Seminars in Buena Park, CA

Hello,

Registration for the PM5D seminars in Buena Park, CA is now available. Please click on the link below for more details and to apply.

PM5D Seminars

See you there!

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YCATS Seminars in Montreal

The YCATS will host a week of classes this September in beautiful Montreal. For more details on the seminars and to register, please click on the link below. See you there!



YCATS Schedule

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YCATS Chicago and New York

The YCATS seminars in New York were just posted today! Also, there are still seats available for the seminars in Chicago. Please visit our Training page for more details.

http://www.yamahacommercialaudiosystems.com

See you there!

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A digital mixer survey

Yamaha Japan put a survey on the web.
Let us know your thought about our Digital Mixers. It takes few minutes to complete.

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Audioversity 2011 -- Las Vegas

Audioversity 2011 is on the way! If you missed the event last year in Nashville, you definitely don't want to miss this one. We'll have plenty of Yamaha and NEXO staff members on hand to train you on almost every piece of equipment we offer. In addition, we're giving away a LS9-16 digital mixing console on each day of the event! For more details, please visit www.audioversityexpo.com.

Audioversity 2010 Photos

Audioversity 2010 Class Schedule

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YCATS Seminars in Nashville

Hello all! Registration for the YCATS seminars in Nashville are officially open. Classes being offered include our new Digital Sound Reinforcement 201 -- Club, Introduction to NS-1, M7CL for Beginners, M7CL for Advanced Users, and the Digital Network and System Design Clinic. The classes will be held during the week of July 18th. Please click on the link below to register. We hope to see you there!

YCATS Registration

In addition to our seminars in Nashville, we are close to finalizing training sessions in Chicago and New York this August. Be sure to keep an eye out for schedule updates...

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Rolling Showroom Trainings in the Midwest

The Yamaha Rolling Showroom will kick off its summer tour season with two events in the Midwest featuring YCATS (Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars) training sessions: June 21 in Columbus, OH and June 23 in Livonia, MI.

Live! Technologies in Columbus, OH will host the June 21 demo event, followed by a BBQ courtesy of Yamaha and Live!. Sessions will include training on the Yamaha M7CL48-ES, DM1000, digital networking, Yamaha speakers, and amplifiers.

The June 23 session will take place at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI and will include training on the Yamaha M7CL48-ES, DM1000, digital networks, NEXO speakers, and amplifiers.

Each training session for both locations will last one hour, and attendees can sign-up for one or more events. They both make use of the Yamaha Rolling Showroom, a demo room on wheels that is fully equipped with Yamaha digital mixers, processors, networking products, amplifiers, and speakers.

Yamaha regional staff will also be on hand to answer product-specific questions. To sign up and receive further details, session times, and event locations, visit

http://www.yamahacommercialaudiosystems.com/training_class_desc.php?courseID=16.

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StageMix updated

LS9 StageMix V1.1 and M7CL StageMix V1.6 are released yesterday.

Please update yours for better stability, and STEREO and MONO master faders are now available for M7CL.

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LS9 StageMix now available

To LS9 users, it is available now. Please try it out!

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Console File Converter released

We have just released the utility software. Now you can move your console file between PM5D, M7CL, and LS9.
Please note that some parameters will be changed with a optimizing rule for the most compatibility, or not converted. Please check the owner's manual for details.

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YCATS Schedule Posted

Hello all!

We've just posted some tentative training dates, for the first half of the year, to the training page of our website. Dates and locations still need to be finalized, but now you have an idea when and where we might be!

Want to see the schedule? Click here!

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LS9 StageMix coming this April!

I don't know about you guys...but I'm really stoked on today's announcement! LS9 StageMix for iPad will be released this April AND there are a few new features listed. One I'm really excited about is the addition of the Stereo Master parameters. NICE! Who else is excited about this announcement? Are there any other features you'd like to see? Let us know!

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LS9 Shortcuts and Tips

Our good friends at our headquarters in Hamamatsu recently posted a "tips and shortcuts" guide for the LS9. Definitely a must read for all of you LS9 users out there. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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Introducing Console Lab!

Ever thought to yourself, "Man, if I could just get my hands on that console for a couple hours". Well, now you'll have the chance! During the month of March, the YCATS will host Console Lab at our offices in Buena Park, CA. Console Lab gives experienced audio engineers the opportunity to reserve a PM5D, M7CL, or LS9 console for a couple hours and work on their mixing skills. Need a little help figuring something out? No problem! A training staff member will be there to answer any questions. It's free to attend... Sign up today!

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